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P976 FHN

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 FHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 120,189 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 120,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 101,154 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 101,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine idle poor hc very high

osf tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 84,322 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P976 FHN is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P976 FHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 55 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P976 FHN registered?

P976 FHN is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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